Travel Physical Therapist Outpatient - Lakewood, WA
- 8-hour shifts
- Travel
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How this pay compares
This assignment posts $2,699 a week, the agency's gross: a taxable hourly rate plus housing and meal stipends. Open travel physical therapist assignments post a median of $2,268 a week, the middle half $2,050 to $2,460, across 1,317 assignments, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Staff pay is hourly and carries no stipends, so it is not set beside it.
Tax-free stipend limit here
GSA's per diem rate for Lakewood, WA (GSA's Tacoma area) is $143 a night for lodging in November 2026 and $86 a day for meals and incidentals: $1,603 a week. Agencies set tax-free housing and meal stipends against it, for a traveler who keeps a tax home elsewhere; the posting's own figure says what this assignment pays. Stipend limits in Washington.
Licensed in another state?
Washington issues and accepts PT Compact privileges: a physical therapist or PT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a Washington license, $92 for a PT. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Washington license, apply to the Washington State Department of Health, Board of Physical Therapy for a license by endorsement ($80, by its own page): what Washington asks. Every state's PT Compact status.
What Washington requires of a physical therapist
Physical Therapist License, from the Washington State Department of Health, Board of Physical Therapy.
- Applicants licensed for two years or more in a state the board deems substantially equivalent, with no gap in licensure over 90 days and no discipline, submit the application and fee and have every jurisdiction send a license verification directly to the department (no NPTE scores or transcripts).
- Staying active: The license renews every year on or before the licensee's birthday; physical therapists complete 32 hours of continuing education and 200 hours of physical therapy practice or related activity every two years, plus a one-time three-hour suicide prevention training.
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About the job
Travel assignment, 26 weeks, 8hr days, 40 hours a week, starting November 2, 2026.
Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $2,699 a week in all, a taxable rate of $27.41 an hour plus $1,603 a week in housing and meal stipends.
Job Summary
Physical Therapist Outpatient (PT OP) located in Lakewood, WA. This position involves providing outpatient therapy services at a healthcare facility, with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care. The role requires working dayshift hours and is suitable for licensed professionals seeking a 13- to 26-week assignment.
Job Details
- Position Description: Physical Therapist - outpatient therapy services at a healthcare facility.
- Required Qualifications: Active license, experience in setting, minimum 1 year of experience, Outpatient specialization, location in Washington (WA) or Alaska (AK), and a minimum of 1 year of experience.
- Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Candidate will need to complete documentation directly with ATI outside of AMN’s clearance packet before being cleared to start. Candidates with recent permanent or PRN work at ATI within the last year are ineligible to reapply until they have been separated for one year. Previous ATI travel or permanent work history more than a year ago requires re-evaluation for eligibility. Uniform and parking information will be provided on the first day. There are no float requirements, and a 13- to 26-week commitment is expected.
Benefits
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Free direct deposit
- Unlimited free CE credits
From Cross Country Healthcare's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Cross Country Healthcare
National healthcare staffing company in Boca Raton, Florida, placing travel nurses, allied professionals and therapists, with local contract and per diem work too. Source: Cross Country, Travel FAQs
Based in Boca Raton, FLHires in 51 statesPay on its listings: 0.7% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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